6564 - Assistant Material Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Material Manager to lead supplier evaluation, pricing analysis and contract negotiation within an automotive manufacturing environment.

You will oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to forecasting and budgeting. The role requires strong leadership and a track record in materials management at a mid to senior level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years materials experience in automotive manufacturing
• Supervisory/management experience required
• Strong foundation in profit planning and forecasting is desirable

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers based on delivery speed, price, and quality.
• Interview vendors and visit supplier distribution centers and plants to learn about prices, products and services.
• Attend conferences, trade shows and meetings to network with suppliers and learn about industry trends.
• Analyze financial reports, price proposals and other information to determine pricing.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
• Meet with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable/defective products and establish corrective action.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Team supervision

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management

Job description

About the job 6564 - Assistant Material Manager

Company Overview

The company, established in 1994 and located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, specializes in the manufacturing of electronic assemblies across various volumes, with a strong emphasis on quality. It offers services such as product design and engineering support, project management, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, including state-of-the‑art technologies like SMT assembly and clean room environments. The company serves industries like automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. It holds multiple quality certifications, including ISO9001, ISO13485, and IATF 16949, ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes.

Job Description

• Evaluating suppliers on the basis of delivery speed for their products and services, price and quality.
• Interviewing vendors and visiting supplier distribution centers and plants to examine and learn about prices, products and services.
• Attending conferences, trade shows and meetings to network with suppliers and learn about new industry trends.
• Analyzing financial reports, price proposals and other information used to determine reasonable pricing.
• Negotiating contracts for the organization and working out agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
• Meeting with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Materials Management.
• 5 years of Materials experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment is essential.
• Supervisor/management is required.
• A solid foundation if Profit Planning and Forecasting is highly desirable.